Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
DistilleryGlenturretPittyvaich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%43%
Age26 yr12 yr
Price£275.57£350
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value15/100

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value14/100

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) is better value at £276 vs £350.

For beginners: Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£275.57 vs £350)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£350 vs £275.57)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Pittyvaich?

Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glenturret 26 Year Old 1986 - Limited Edition (Hunter Laing)

Old Wood

Only Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Nutty

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